Pediatric Optometry and Vision Care
Dr. Christine D. Squeri
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Eye and eye care information recommended by pediatric optometrists and pediatric ophthalmologists in the Greater New York area and across the nation.
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Pumpkins: Planting the seeds of nutrition’s connection to eye health
Pumpkins are not only good for carving and baking pies, but they're also good for your eyes.
American Optometric Association
More Effective Treatment Identified for Common Childhood Vision Disorder
Scientists have found a more effective treatment for a common childhood eye muscle coordination problem called convergence insufficiency (CI). For words on a page to appear in focus a child’s eyes must turn inward, or converge. In CI, the eyes do not converge easily, and as a result, additional muscular effort must be used to make the eyes turn in.
National Eye Institute
Concussion Signs and Symptoms
Children and teens who show or report one or more of the signs and symptoms, or simply say they just “don't feel right” after a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body, may have a concussion or more serious brain injury.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Water and Contact Lenses Don’t Mix
Many people who wear contact lenses do not know that contact lenses and water are a bad combination—even when showering, swimming, or using a hot tub. Here's why...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Recovery from Concussion
Concussion symptoms may appear during the normal healing process or as your child gets back to their regular activities. If there are any symptoms that concern you or are getting worse, be sure to seek medical care as soon as possible.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Life-Changing Apps for People with Brain Injury
The BrainLine team sorted through many resources to compile this list of apps for mobile devices for people with a brain injury, their families and caregivers.
BrainLine
Our website provides info regarding common eye health conditions that may require specialized care, vision therapy for children or adults with strabismus, convergence insufficiency, or amblyopia performed by an experienced pediatric optometrist / developmental optometrist.
Call 911 to seek help for medical emergencies.